Do you want to understand more about your own thoughts and motivations? Do you wish you had a better understanding of what motivates other people and drives their decisions? Has psychology always fascinated you, but you’ve been missing a way to apply those lessons practically in your day-to-day life?
“The Science of Success” is redOrbit’s newest podcast, featuring entrepreneur and investor Matt Bodnar, who explores the mindset of success, the psychology of performance, and how to get the most out of your daily life.
With gripping examples, concrete explanations of psychological research, interviews with scientists and experts, and practical ways to apply these lessons in your own life, “The Science of Success” is a must-listen for anyone interested in growth, learning, personal development, and psychology.
This week’s episode: Why you should always ask the guy in the blue jacket for help
This week we are continuing our new miniseries within “The Science of Success” called “Weapons of Influence”. This is the third episode in a six-part series based on the best selling book Influence by Robert Cialdini. If you loved the book, this will be a great refresher on the core concepts. And if you haven’t yet read it, some of this stuff is gonna blow your mind.
–Reciprocation
–Consistency and Commitment
–Social Proof (This week’s episode)
-Liking
-Authority
-Scarcity
Each one of these weapons can be a powerful tool in your belt – and something to watch out for when others try to wield them against you. Alone, each of them can create crazy outcomes in our lives and in social situations, but together they can have huge impacts.
- How social proof can over-ride people’s will to live
- Why news coverage makes mass shootings more likely
- Why TV shows use canned laughter
- How someone could be stabbed in front of 38 people without any help
- How you should ask for help in a dangerous situation
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